Bunyip vs. Yowie — What's the Difference?

The bunyip is a creature from the aboriginal mythology of southeastern Australia, said to lurk in swamps, billabongs, creeks, riverbeds, and waterholes.

Yowie is one of several names for an Australian folklore entity reputed to live in the Outback. The creature has its roots in Aboriginal oral history.

An imaginary monster inhabiting swamps and lagoons.

(Australian Aboriginal mythology) A kind of primordial living entity created by Yhi and Bunjil from Baiame's body.

An imposter; a fake.

An ape-like monster or animal said to exist in parts of eastern Australia.

(Australia) A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.

An imposter or con-man.